M-PESA trader robbed at gun-point in Witeithie.

Two lady M-PESA attendants lost KES. 55,000 at gun-point
near the Witeithie Estate Stage in Juja Constituency when two armed thugs
raided their shop on Monday evening.

Confirming the incident, Juja OCPD Patricia Narsio said the
criminals went to Mujenya Investment Ltd M-PESA around 6.30pm posing as
customers. One of them pretended to withdrawal KES. 500 while his accomplish requested
to have his cellphone charged.

As one of the attendants opened shop’s door to take the
phone, the thug drew a pistol and forced himself in as his accomplice kept
guard at the entrance. Within a fraction of a second, he emptied the cash box
and starched the loot in his pockets.

Narsio said the thugs were cajoled to shoot in the air to
clear the way after one of the attendants raised alarm. Traders at the busy
stage suffered losses after their property was destroyed as members of public
scampered for safety after hearing the loud bang from the gangster’s weapon
enabling them to flee.